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Lakers' LeBron James to change uniform from 6 to 23 next season, per agent
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Tristan Thompson signs with Lakers, reunites with LeBron James
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LeBron James may win more NBA rings at LA Lakers but will they be
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NBA News: LeBron James Takes Bold Step To Honor Bill Russell
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LeBron James Jersey Number Change: Why Did Lakers Star Switch From
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Things are not going well in Lakerland. The front office has 3
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LeBron James gives Lakers jersey No. 23 to Anthony Davis, per report
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LeBron, AD to make Lakers preseason debuts vs. Suns
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Lakers hoping LeBron James decides to continue career - ESPN
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LeBron James Unveils New 'Space Jam 2' Basketball Uniform – Deadline
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Report: LeBron James not expected to commit to Lakers before draft
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LeBron James will join this list of NBA players with numbers
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LeBron James switching back from No. 6 to No. 23 'out of respect
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Aldridge: Is there a summer 2023 deal for LeBron James that makes
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